MACC arrests IJM Corp chairperson

BernamaPublished: Feb 6, 2026 6:02 PM | Updated: Feb 6, 2026 7:36 PM

The chairperson of IJM Corporation Bhd has been arrested to assist in investigations into corporate governance issues, procurement processes, financial transactions, and ownership of overseas assets estimated to be worth about RM2.5 billion.

MACC said the man, in his 70s, was arrested at about 7pm yesterday at the MACC headquarters after inspections and searches were conducted at his residence...

UPDATED 7.35PM | Detention comes amid probe into allegations of RM2.5b money laundering scheme.

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Tan is right but it’s Krishnan Tan.

Francis Khoo HK09:32 PM, 06 Feb 2026

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Tan is right but it’s Krishnan Tan.

Francis Khoo HK09:32 PM, 06 Feb 2026